Connecticut Department of Energy

and Environmental Protection

Connecticut Department of Energy and Environmental Protection

CT Recycling Laws amp Regulations

Sustainable Materials Management

bull Systems approach to using and reusing materials more productively over their entire life cycles

bull Represents change in how our society thinks about the use of natural resources and environmental protection

bull By looking at a productrsquos entire life cycle we can find new opportunities to reduce environmental impacts conserve resources and reduce costs

Recycling Laws and RegulationsRecycling Laws

(annotated listing)Electronic Waste (E-Waste) Law

Mandatory Recycling Regulation Connecticut Bottle Bill

RecyclingIts the LawLeaf Composting Regulation Law and

Grass Clipping Disposal Ban

Public Act 86-1(Authorized state funding for

recycling infrastructure)

Public Act 87-544(Mandated statewide recycling and authorized

recycling regulations)

Public Act 10-87 (Expansion amp Clarification of CT Recycling Requirements)

Commercial Organics Recycling LawRecycling of Source Separated Organics

(CGS Sec 22a-226e)

Public Act 11-24(Paint Stewardship Law)

Public Act 13-42(Mattress Stewardship Law)

Public Act 13-285(An Act Concerning Recycling amp Jobs)

Public Act 14-94(An Act Concerning CTs Recycling amp Materials

Management Strategy)

Sustainable Materials Management

bull Systems approach to using and reusing materials more productively over their entire life cycles

bull Represents change in how our society thinks about the use of natural resources and environmental protection

bull By looking at a productrsquos entire life cycle we can find new opportunities to reduce environmental impacts conserve resources and reduce costs

Recycling Laws and RegulationsRecycling Laws

(annotated listing)Electronic Waste (E-Waste) Law

Mandatory Recycling Regulation Connecticut Bottle Bill

RecyclingIts the LawLeaf Composting Regulation Law and

Grass Clipping Disposal Ban

Public Act 86-1(Authorized state funding for

recycling infrastructure)

Public Act 87-544(Mandated statewide recycling and authorized

recycling regulations)

Public Act 10-87 (Expansion amp Clarification of CT Recycling Requirements)

Commercial Organics Recycling LawRecycling of Source Separated Organics

(CGS Sec 22a-226e)

Public Act 11-24(Paint Stewardship Law)

Public Act 13-42(Mattress Stewardship Law)

Public Act 13-285(An Act Concerning Recycling amp Jobs)

Public Act 14-94(An Act Concerning CTs Recycling amp Materials

Management Strategy)

Recycling Laws and RegulationsRecycling Laws

(annotated listing)Electronic Waste (E-Waste) Law

Mandatory Recycling Regulation Connecticut Bottle Bill

RecyclingIts the LawLeaf Composting Regulation Law and

Grass Clipping Disposal Ban

Public Act 86-1(Authorized state funding for

recycling infrastructure)

Public Act 87-544(Mandated statewide recycling and authorized

recycling regulations)

Public Act 10-87 (Expansion amp Clarification of CT Recycling Requirements)

Commercial Organics Recycling LawRecycling of Source Separated Organics

(CGS Sec 22a-226e)

Public Act 11-24(Paint Stewardship Law)

Public Act 13-42(Mattress Stewardship Law)

Public Act 13-285(An Act Concerning Recycling amp Jobs)

Public Act 14-94(An Act Concerning CTs Recycling amp Materials

Management Strategy)

Definition of Designated Recyclable Item

Sec 22a-207(27) Designated Recyclable Item means an item required to be recycled pursuant to Connecticut mandatory recycling regulation or designated for recycling pursuant to CT General Statutes Sec 22a-256 or Sec 22a-208v

Note Current designated recyclable items include 1) glass and metal food containers 2) residential and non-residential high grade white office paper 3) old newspaper 4) scrap metal 5) old corrugated cardboard 6) waste oil 7) motor vehicle storage batteries (eg lead acid storage batteries) 8) Ni-Cd rechargeable batteries 9) leaves 10) grass clippings 11) HDPE and PETE plastic containers 12) boxboard 13) magazines and 14) colored ledger paper

Statute vs Regulation

bull Statute ndash a law enacted by a legislative body of government

bull Regulation ndash rules and administrative codes issues by governmental agencies at all levels While not laws regulations have the force of law since they are adopted under the authority granted by statutes and often include penalties for violations

Materials Management Hierarchy

Sec 22a-228 State-wide solid waste management plan

(b) On or after January 1 1987 the

Commissioner of Energy and

Environmental Protection shall adopt a

state-wide solid waste management plan

which shall incorporate each municipal

solid waste management plan approved

pursuant to section 22a-227 The plan shall

establish specific goals for source

reduction bulky waste recycling and

composting The plan shall establish the

following order of priority for managing

solid waste Source reduction recycling

composting of yard waste or vegetable

matter bulky waste recycling resource

recovery or waste-to-energy plants

incineration and landfilling

Sec 22a-241 Revisions to state-wide solid waste management plan concerning recycling

(a) On or before July 1 2016 the Commissioner of Energy and

Environmental Protection shall revise the state-wide solid waste

management plan adopted pursuant to section 22a-228 to include a

strategy for diverting through source reduction reuse and recycling

not less than sixty per cent of the solid waste generated in the state

after January 1 2024 Such strategy shall include but not be limited

to modernization of solid waste management infrastructure

throughout the state through the efforts of private public and quasi-

public entities promotion of organic materials management the

recycling of construction and demolition debris the development of

intermediate processing centers recommendations for the

development of municipal or regional recycling programs options

for local compliance of municipalities with recycling requirements

and the composting of solid waste The commissioner shall consult

with municipalities in developing any revision to the state-wide solid

waste management plan and with the Connecticut Agricultural

Experiment Station on issues related to composting

Sec 22a-241 Revisions to state-wide solid waste management plan concerning recycling

(a) On or before July 1 2016 the Commissioner of Energy and

Environmental Protection shall revise the state-wide solid waste

management plan adopted pursuant to section 22a-228 to include a

strategy for diverting through source reduction reuse and recycling

not less than sixty per cent of the solid waste generated in the state

after January 1 2024 Such strategy shall include but not be limited

to modernization of solid waste management infrastructure

throughout the state through the efforts of private public and quasi-

public entities promotion of organic materials management the

recycling of construction and demolition debris the development of

intermediate processing centers recommendations for the

development of municipal or regional recycling programs options

for local compliance of municipalities with recycling requirements

and the composting of solid waste The commissioner shall consult

with municipalities in developing any revision to the state-wide solid

waste management plan and with the Connecticut Agricultural

Experiment Station on issues related to composting

Comprehensive Materials Management Strategy Three Pillars

Improve the performance of municipal recycling programs and reduce waste including increasing participating and compliance with mandatory recycling provisions

Develop and improve recycling and waste conversation technologies

Encourage corporations that design produce and market products to share responsibility for stewarding those materials in an environmentally sustainable manner

CMMS Diversion

bull DEEP has a 60 diversion goal by 2024

bull Reduction in annual generation of MSW from FY 2005 baseline

bull MSW recovered annually for reuse recycling and composting

bull MSW managed annually be newly developed waste conversion processes

CMMS To achieve 60 Diversion

bull CT must divert at least 23 million tons from annual disposal (using FYI 2005 38 million tons in MSW generation as baseline)

ndash Since 2005 Connecticut has reduced annual generation of MSW by approximately 200000 tonshellip total of 36 million tons

bull This leaves 21 million tons to be diverted (through waste reduction reuse recycling composting anaerobic digestion and other new technologies)

CMMS This can be achieved under the following conditions

bull A reduction in annual MSW generation by 360000 tons (10 percent of 36 million tons)

bull The reuse recycling and composting of 146 million tons of materials (45 percent of remaining 324 million tons)

bull The use of newly developed waste conversion processes including anaerobic digestion to manage at least 300000 tons that would otherwise be disposed via traditional waste- to-energy or landfill

Implementing CMMSbull Compliance Assurance

ndash Municipal enforcement amp technical assistance

bull SMART unit-based pricing grants

bull DEEP Grant programs for municipalities

bull Enforcement

ndash Apartment complexes

ndash Large organic waste generators

bull Product Stewardship including EPR

bull RecycleCT

ndash Grant programs for schools nonprofits

ndash Harmonization Whatrsquos In Whatrsquos Out

What Am I Required to Recycle in CT

bull Items Designated (ie Mandated) for Recycling

bull Items Banned from Disposal

bull Items Covered Under a Product Stewardship Program (not all mandatory)

bull Items Recycled Through a Deposit Program

bull Additional Recyclable Items

Items Designated (Mandated) for Recycling

bull Scrap Metal including appliances

bull Ni-Cd Rechargeable Batteries (from consumer products)

bull Waste Oil (crankcase oil from internal combustion engines)

bull Leaves (must be composted)

bull Lead Acid Battery or Motor Vehicle Batteries

bull Commercially Generated Source Separated Organic Materials (Only applies to those businesses compelled to do so per CGS Section 22a-226e) NEW

bull Glass amp Metal Food amp Beverage Containers

bull Plastic Containers (PET or PETE 1)

bull Plastic Containers (HDPE 2)

bull Corrugated Cardboard bull Boxboard bull Newspaper bull Magazines bull White amp Colored Office Paper

(residences and businesses)

Materials Management Hierarchy

Sec 22a-228 State-wide solid waste management plan

(b) On or after January 1 1987 the

Commissioner of Energy and

Environmental Protection shall adopt a

state-wide solid waste management plan

which shall incorporate each municipal

solid waste management plan approved

pursuant to section 22a-227 The plan shall

establish specific goals for source

reduction bulky waste recycling and

composting The plan shall establish the

following order of priority for managing

solid waste Source reduction recycling

composting of yard waste or vegetable

matter bulky waste recycling resource

recovery or waste-to-energy plants

incineration and landfilling

Sec 22a-241 Revisions to state-wide solid waste management plan concerning recycling

(a) On or before July 1 2016 the Commissioner of Energy and

Environmental Protection shall revise the state-wide solid waste

management plan adopted pursuant to section 22a-228 to include a

strategy for diverting through source reduction reuse and recycling

not less than sixty per cent of the solid waste generated in the state

after January 1 2024 Such strategy shall include but not be limited

to modernization of solid waste management infrastructure

throughout the state through the efforts of private public and quasi-

public entities promotion of organic materials management the

recycling of construction and demolition debris the development of

intermediate processing centers recommendations for the

development of municipal or regional recycling programs options

for local compliance of municipalities with recycling requirements

and the composting of solid waste The commissioner shall consult

with municipalities in developing any revision to the state-wide solid

waste management plan and with the Connecticut Agricultural

Experiment Station on issues related to composting

Sec 22a-241 Revisions to state-wide solid waste management plan concerning recycling

(a) On or before July 1 2016 the Commissioner of Energy and

Environmental Protection shall revise the state-wide solid waste

management plan adopted pursuant to section 22a-228 to include a

strategy for diverting through source reduction reuse and recycling

not less than sixty per cent of the solid waste generated in the state

after January 1 2024 Such strategy shall include but not be limited

to modernization of solid waste management infrastructure

throughout the state through the efforts of private public and quasi-

public entities promotion of organic materials management the

recycling of construction and demolition debris the development of

intermediate processing centers recommendations for the

development of municipal or regional recycling programs options

for local compliance of municipalities with recycling requirements

and the composting of solid waste The commissioner shall consult

with municipalities in developing any revision to the state-wide solid

waste management plan and with the Connecticut Agricultural

Experiment Station on issues related to composting

Comprehensive Materials Management Strategy Three Pillars

Improve the performance of municipal recycling programs and reduce waste including increasing participating and compliance with mandatory recycling provisions

Develop and improve recycling and waste conversation technologies

Encourage corporations that design produce and market products to share responsibility for stewarding those materials in an environmentally sustainable manner

CMMS Diversion

bull DEEP has a 60 diversion goal by 2024

bull Reduction in annual generation of MSW from FY 2005 baseline

bull MSW recovered annually for reuse recycling and composting

bull MSW managed annually be newly developed waste conversion processes

CMMS To achieve 60 Diversion

bull CT must divert at least 23 million tons from annual disposal (using FYI 2005 38 million tons in MSW generation as baseline)

ndash Since 2005 Connecticut has reduced annual generation of MSW by approximately 200000 tonshellip total of 36 million tons

bull This leaves 21 million tons to be diverted (through waste reduction reuse recycling composting anaerobic digestion and other new technologies)

CMMS This can be achieved under the following conditions

bull A reduction in annual MSW generation by 360000 tons (10 percent of 36 million tons)

bull The reuse recycling and composting of 146 million tons of materials (45 percent of remaining 324 million tons)

bull The use of newly developed waste conversion processes including anaerobic digestion to manage at least 300000 tons that would otherwise be disposed via traditional waste- to-energy or landfill

Implementing CMMSbull Compliance Assurance

ndash Municipal enforcement amp technical assistance

bull SMART unit-based pricing grants

bull DEEP Grant programs for municipalities

bull Enforcement

ndash Apartment complexes

ndash Large organic waste generators

bull Product Stewardship including EPR

bull RecycleCT

ndash Grant programs for schools nonprofits

ndash Harmonization Whatrsquos In Whatrsquos Out

What Am I Required to Recycle in CT

bull Items Designated (ie Mandated) for Recycling

bull Items Banned from Disposal

bull Items Covered Under a Product Stewardship Program (not all mandatory)

bull Items Recycled Through a Deposit Program

bull Additional Recyclable Items

Items Designated (Mandated) for Recycling

bull Scrap Metal including appliances

bull Ni-Cd Rechargeable Batteries (from consumer products)

bull Waste Oil (crankcase oil from internal combustion engines)

bull Leaves (must be composted)

bull Lead Acid Battery or Motor Vehicle Batteries

bull Commercially Generated Source Separated Organic Materials (Only applies to those businesses compelled to do so per CGS Section 22a-226e) NEW

bull Glass amp Metal Food amp Beverage Containers

bull Plastic Containers (PET or PETE 1)

bull Plastic Containers (HDPE 2)

bull Corrugated Cardboard bull Boxboard bull Newspaper bull Magazines bull White amp Colored Office Paper

(residences and businesses)

Sec 22a-228 State-wide solid waste management plan

(b) On or after January 1 1987 the

Commissioner of Energy and

Environmental Protection shall adopt a

state-wide solid waste management plan

which shall incorporate each municipal

solid waste management plan approved

pursuant to section 22a-227 The plan shall

establish specific goals for source

reduction bulky waste recycling and

composting The plan shall establish the

following order of priority for managing

solid waste Source reduction recycling

composting of yard waste or vegetable

matter bulky waste recycling resource

recovery or waste-to-energy plants

incineration and landfilling

Sec 22a-241 Revisions to state-wide solid waste management plan concerning recycling

(a) On or before July 1 2016 the Commissioner of Energy and

Environmental Protection shall revise the state-wide solid waste

management plan adopted pursuant to section 22a-228 to include a

strategy for diverting through source reduction reuse and recycling

not less than sixty per cent of the solid waste generated in the state

after January 1 2024 Such strategy shall include but not be limited

to modernization of solid waste management infrastructure

throughout the state through the efforts of private public and quasi-

public entities promotion of organic materials management the

recycling of construction and demolition debris the development of

intermediate processing centers recommendations for the

development of municipal or regional recycling programs options

for local compliance of municipalities with recycling requirements

and the composting of solid waste The commissioner shall consult

with municipalities in developing any revision to the state-wide solid

waste management plan and with the Connecticut Agricultural

Experiment Station on issues related to composting

Sec 22a-241 Revisions to state-wide solid waste management plan concerning recycling

(a) On or before July 1 2016 the Commissioner of Energy and

Environmental Protection shall revise the state-wide solid waste

management plan adopted pursuant to section 22a-228 to include a

strategy for diverting through source reduction reuse and recycling

not less than sixty per cent of the solid waste generated in the state

after January 1 2024 Such strategy shall include but not be limited

to modernization of solid waste management infrastructure

throughout the state through the efforts of private public and quasi-

public entities promotion of organic materials management the

recycling of construction and demolition debris the development of

intermediate processing centers recommendations for the

development of municipal or regional recycling programs options

for local compliance of municipalities with recycling requirements

and the composting of solid waste The commissioner shall consult

with municipalities in developing any revision to the state-wide solid

waste management plan and with the Connecticut Agricultural

Experiment Station on issues related to composting

Comprehensive Materials Management Strategy Three Pillars

Improve the performance of municipal recycling programs and reduce waste including increasing participating and compliance with mandatory recycling provisions

Develop and improve recycling and waste conversation technologies

Encourage corporations that design produce and market products to share responsibility for stewarding those materials in an environmentally sustainable manner

CMMS Diversion

bull DEEP has a 60 diversion goal by 2024

bull Reduction in annual generation of MSW from FY 2005 baseline

bull MSW recovered annually for reuse recycling and composting

bull MSW managed annually be newly developed waste conversion processes

CMMS To achieve 60 Diversion

bull CT must divert at least 23 million tons from annual disposal (using FYI 2005 38 million tons in MSW generation as baseline)

ndash Since 2005 Connecticut has reduced annual generation of MSW by approximately 200000 tonshellip total of 36 million tons

bull This leaves 21 million tons to be diverted (through waste reduction reuse recycling composting anaerobic digestion and other new technologies)

CMMS This can be achieved under the following conditions

bull A reduction in annual MSW generation by 360000 tons (10 percent of 36 million tons)

bull The reuse recycling and composting of 146 million tons of materials (45 percent of remaining 324 million tons)

bull The use of newly developed waste conversion processes including anaerobic digestion to manage at least 300000 tons that would otherwise be disposed via traditional waste- to-energy or landfill

Implementing CMMSbull Compliance Assurance

ndash Municipal enforcement amp technical assistance

bull SMART unit-based pricing grants

bull DEEP Grant programs for municipalities

bull Enforcement

ndash Apartment complexes

ndash Large organic waste generators

bull Product Stewardship including EPR

bull RecycleCT

ndash Grant programs for schools nonprofits

ndash Harmonization Whatrsquos In Whatrsquos Out

What Am I Required to Recycle in CT

bull Items Designated (ie Mandated) for Recycling

bull Items Banned from Disposal

bull Items Covered Under a Product Stewardship Program (not all mandatory)

bull Items Recycled Through a Deposit Program

bull Additional Recyclable Items

Items Designated (Mandated) for Recycling

bull Scrap Metal including appliances

bull Ni-Cd Rechargeable Batteries (from consumer products)

bull Waste Oil (crankcase oil from internal combustion engines)

bull Leaves (must be composted)

bull Lead Acid Battery or Motor Vehicle Batteries

bull Commercially Generated Source Separated Organic Materials (Only applies to those businesses compelled to do so per CGS Section 22a-226e) NEW

bull Glass amp Metal Food amp Beverage Containers

bull Plastic Containers (PET or PETE 1)

bull Plastic Containers (HDPE 2)

bull Corrugated Cardboard bull Boxboard bull Newspaper bull Magazines bull White amp Colored Office Paper

(residences and businesses)

Sec 22a-241 Revisions to state-wide solid waste management plan concerning recycling

(a) On or before July 1 2016 the Commissioner of Energy and

Environmental Protection shall revise the state-wide solid waste

management plan adopted pursuant to section 22a-228 to include a

strategy for diverting through source reduction reuse and recycling

not less than sixty per cent of the solid waste generated in the state

after January 1 2024 Such strategy shall include but not be limited

to modernization of solid waste management infrastructure

throughout the state through the efforts of private public and quasi-

public entities promotion of organic materials management the

recycling of construction and demolition debris the development of

intermediate processing centers recommendations for the

development of municipal or regional recycling programs options

for local compliance of municipalities with recycling requirements

and the composting of solid waste The commissioner shall consult

with municipalities in developing any revision to the state-wide solid

waste management plan and with the Connecticut Agricultural

Experiment Station on issues related to composting

Sec 22a-241 Revisions to state-wide solid waste management plan concerning recycling

(a) On or before July 1 2016 the Commissioner of Energy and

Environmental Protection shall revise the state-wide solid waste

management plan adopted pursuant to section 22a-228 to include a

strategy for diverting through source reduction reuse and recycling

not less than sixty per cent of the solid waste generated in the state

after January 1 2024 Such strategy shall include but not be limited

to modernization of solid waste management infrastructure

throughout the state through the efforts of private public and quasi-

public entities promotion of organic materials management the

recycling of construction and demolition debris the development of

intermediate processing centers recommendations for the

development of municipal or regional recycling programs options

for local compliance of municipalities with recycling requirements

and the composting of solid waste The commissioner shall consult

with municipalities in developing any revision to the state-wide solid

waste management plan and with the Connecticut Agricultural

Experiment Station on issues related to composting

Comprehensive Materials Management Strategy Three Pillars

Improve the performance of municipal recycling programs and reduce waste including increasing participating and compliance with mandatory recycling provisions

Develop and improve recycling and waste conversation technologies

Encourage corporations that design produce and market products to share responsibility for stewarding those materials in an environmentally sustainable manner

CMMS Diversion

bull DEEP has a 60 diversion goal by 2024

bull Reduction in annual generation of MSW from FY 2005 baseline

bull MSW recovered annually for reuse recycling and composting

bull MSW managed annually be newly developed waste conversion processes

CMMS To achieve 60 Diversion

bull CT must divert at least 23 million tons from annual disposal (using FYI 2005 38 million tons in MSW generation as baseline)

ndash Since 2005 Connecticut has reduced annual generation of MSW by approximately 200000 tonshellip total of 36 million tons

bull This leaves 21 million tons to be diverted (through waste reduction reuse recycling composting anaerobic digestion and other new technologies)

CMMS This can be achieved under the following conditions

bull A reduction in annual MSW generation by 360000 tons (10 percent of 36 million tons)

bull The reuse recycling and composting of 146 million tons of materials (45 percent of remaining 324 million tons)

bull The use of newly developed waste conversion processes including anaerobic digestion to manage at least 300000 tons that would otherwise be disposed via traditional waste- to-energy or landfill

Implementing CMMSbull Compliance Assurance

ndash Municipal enforcement amp technical assistance

bull SMART unit-based pricing grants

bull DEEP Grant programs for municipalities

bull Enforcement

ndash Apartment complexes

ndash Large organic waste generators

bull Product Stewardship including EPR

bull RecycleCT

ndash Grant programs for schools nonprofits

ndash Harmonization Whatrsquos In Whatrsquos Out

What Am I Required to Recycle in CT

bull Items Designated (ie Mandated) for Recycling

bull Items Banned from Disposal

bull Items Covered Under a Product Stewardship Program (not all mandatory)

bull Items Recycled Through a Deposit Program

bull Additional Recyclable Items

Items Designated (Mandated) for Recycling

bull Scrap Metal including appliances

bull Ni-Cd Rechargeable Batteries (from consumer products)

bull Waste Oil (crankcase oil from internal combustion engines)

bull Leaves (must be composted)

bull Lead Acid Battery or Motor Vehicle Batteries

bull Commercially Generated Source Separated Organic Materials (Only applies to those businesses compelled to do so per CGS Section 22a-226e) NEW

bull Glass amp Metal Food amp Beverage Containers

bull Plastic Containers (PET or PETE 1)

bull Plastic Containers (HDPE 2)

bull Corrugated Cardboard bull Boxboard bull Newspaper bull Magazines bull White amp Colored Office Paper

(residences and businesses)

Sec 22a-241 Revisions to state-wide solid waste management plan concerning recycling

(a) On or before July 1 2016 the Commissioner of Energy and

Environmental Protection shall revise the state-wide solid waste

management plan adopted pursuant to section 22a-228 to include a

strategy for diverting through source reduction reuse and recycling

not less than sixty per cent of the solid waste generated in the state

after January 1 2024 Such strategy shall include but not be limited

to modernization of solid waste management infrastructure

throughout the state through the efforts of private public and quasi-

public entities promotion of organic materials management the

recycling of construction and demolition debris the development of

intermediate processing centers recommendations for the

development of municipal or regional recycling programs options

for local compliance of municipalities with recycling requirements

and the composting of solid waste The commissioner shall consult

with municipalities in developing any revision to the state-wide solid

waste management plan and with the Connecticut Agricultural

Experiment Station on issues related to composting

Comprehensive Materials Management Strategy Three Pillars

Improve the performance of municipal recycling programs and reduce waste including increasing participating and compliance with mandatory recycling provisions

Develop and improve recycling and waste conversation technologies

Encourage corporations that design produce and market products to share responsibility for stewarding those materials in an environmentally sustainable manner

CMMS Diversion

bull DEEP has a 60 diversion goal by 2024

bull Reduction in annual generation of MSW from FY 2005 baseline

bull MSW recovered annually for reuse recycling and composting

bull MSW managed annually be newly developed waste conversion processes

CMMS To achieve 60 Diversion

bull CT must divert at least 23 million tons from annual disposal (using FYI 2005 38 million tons in MSW generation as baseline)

ndash Since 2005 Connecticut has reduced annual generation of MSW by approximately 200000 tonshellip total of 36 million tons

bull This leaves 21 million tons to be diverted (through waste reduction reuse recycling composting anaerobic digestion and other new technologies)

CMMS This can be achieved under the following conditions

bull A reduction in annual MSW generation by 360000 tons (10 percent of 36 million tons)

bull The reuse recycling and composting of 146 million tons of materials (45 percent of remaining 324 million tons)

bull The use of newly developed waste conversion processes including anaerobic digestion to manage at least 300000 tons that would otherwise be disposed via traditional waste- to-energy or landfill

Implementing CMMSbull Compliance Assurance

ndash Municipal enforcement amp technical assistance

bull SMART unit-based pricing grants

bull DEEP Grant programs for municipalities

bull Enforcement

ndash Apartment complexes

ndash Large organic waste generators

bull Product Stewardship including EPR

bull RecycleCT

ndash Grant programs for schools nonprofits

ndash Harmonization Whatrsquos In Whatrsquos Out

What Am I Required to Recycle in CT

bull Items Designated (ie Mandated) for Recycling

bull Items Banned from Disposal

bull Items Covered Under a Product Stewardship Program (not all mandatory)

bull Items Recycled Through a Deposit Program

bull Additional Recyclable Items

Items Designated (Mandated) for Recycling

bull Scrap Metal including appliances

bull Ni-Cd Rechargeable Batteries (from consumer products)

bull Waste Oil (crankcase oil from internal combustion engines)

bull Leaves (must be composted)

bull Lead Acid Battery or Motor Vehicle Batteries

bull Commercially Generated Source Separated Organic Materials (Only applies to those businesses compelled to do so per CGS Section 22a-226e) NEW

bull Glass amp Metal Food amp Beverage Containers

bull Plastic Containers (PET or PETE 1)

bull Plastic Containers (HDPE 2)

bull Corrugated Cardboard bull Boxboard bull Newspaper bull Magazines bull White amp Colored Office Paper

(residences and businesses)

Comprehensive Materials Management Strategy Three Pillars

Improve the performance of municipal recycling programs and reduce waste including increasing participating and compliance with mandatory recycling provisions

Develop and improve recycling and waste conversation technologies

Encourage corporations that design produce and market products to share responsibility for stewarding those materials in an environmentally sustainable manner

CMMS Diversion

bull DEEP has a 60 diversion goal by 2024

bull Reduction in annual generation of MSW from FY 2005 baseline

bull MSW recovered annually for reuse recycling and composting

bull MSW managed annually be newly developed waste conversion processes

CMMS To achieve 60 Diversion

bull CT must divert at least 23 million tons from annual disposal (using FYI 2005 38 million tons in MSW generation as baseline)

ndash Since 2005 Connecticut has reduced annual generation of MSW by approximately 200000 tonshellip total of 36 million tons

bull This leaves 21 million tons to be diverted (through waste reduction reuse recycling composting anaerobic digestion and other new technologies)

CMMS This can be achieved under the following conditions

bull A reduction in annual MSW generation by 360000 tons (10 percent of 36 million tons)

bull The reuse recycling and composting of 146 million tons of materials (45 percent of remaining 324 million tons)

bull The use of newly developed waste conversion processes including anaerobic digestion to manage at least 300000 tons that would otherwise be disposed via traditional waste- to-energy or landfill

Implementing CMMSbull Compliance Assurance

ndash Municipal enforcement amp technical assistance

bull SMART unit-based pricing grants

bull DEEP Grant programs for municipalities

bull Enforcement

ndash Apartment complexes

ndash Large organic waste generators

bull Product Stewardship including EPR

bull RecycleCT

ndash Grant programs for schools nonprofits

ndash Harmonization Whatrsquos In Whatrsquos Out

What Am I Required to Recycle in CT

bull Items Designated (ie Mandated) for Recycling

bull Items Banned from Disposal

bull Items Covered Under a Product Stewardship Program (not all mandatory)

bull Items Recycled Through a Deposit Program

bull Additional Recyclable Items

Items Designated (Mandated) for Recycling

bull Scrap Metal including appliances

bull Ni-Cd Rechargeable Batteries (from consumer products)

bull Waste Oil (crankcase oil from internal combustion engines)

bull Leaves (must be composted)

bull Lead Acid Battery or Motor Vehicle Batteries

bull Commercially Generated Source Separated Organic Materials (Only applies to those businesses compelled to do so per CGS Section 22a-226e) NEW

bull Glass amp Metal Food amp Beverage Containers

bull Plastic Containers (PET or PETE 1)

bull Plastic Containers (HDPE 2)

bull Corrugated Cardboard bull Boxboard bull Newspaper bull Magazines bull White amp Colored Office Paper

(residences and businesses)

CMMS Diversion

bull DEEP has a 60 diversion goal by 2024

bull Reduction in annual generation of MSW from FY 2005 baseline

bull MSW recovered annually for reuse recycling and composting

bull MSW managed annually be newly developed waste conversion processes

CMMS To achieve 60 Diversion

bull CT must divert at least 23 million tons from annual disposal (using FYI 2005 38 million tons in MSW generation as baseline)

ndash Since 2005 Connecticut has reduced annual generation of MSW by approximately 200000 tonshellip total of 36 million tons

bull This leaves 21 million tons to be diverted (through waste reduction reuse recycling composting anaerobic digestion and other new technologies)

CMMS This can be achieved under the following conditions

bull A reduction in annual MSW generation by 360000 tons (10 percent of 36 million tons)

bull The reuse recycling and composting of 146 million tons of materials (45 percent of remaining 324 million tons)

bull The use of newly developed waste conversion processes including anaerobic digestion to manage at least 300000 tons that would otherwise be disposed via traditional waste- to-energy or landfill

Implementing CMMSbull Compliance Assurance

ndash Municipal enforcement amp technical assistance

bull SMART unit-based pricing grants

bull DEEP Grant programs for municipalities

bull Enforcement

ndash Apartment complexes

ndash Large organic waste generators

bull Product Stewardship including EPR

bull RecycleCT

ndash Grant programs for schools nonprofits

ndash Harmonization Whatrsquos In Whatrsquos Out

What Am I Required to Recycle in CT

bull Items Designated (ie Mandated) for Recycling

bull Items Banned from Disposal

bull Items Covered Under a Product Stewardship Program (not all mandatory)

bull Items Recycled Through a Deposit Program

bull Additional Recyclable Items

Items Designated (Mandated) for Recycling

bull Scrap Metal including appliances

bull Ni-Cd Rechargeable Batteries (from consumer products)

bull Waste Oil (crankcase oil from internal combustion engines)

bull Leaves (must be composted)

bull Lead Acid Battery or Motor Vehicle Batteries

bull Commercially Generated Source Separated Organic Materials (Only applies to those businesses compelled to do so per CGS Section 22a-226e) NEW

bull Glass amp Metal Food amp Beverage Containers

bull Plastic Containers (PET or PETE 1)

bull Plastic Containers (HDPE 2)

bull Corrugated Cardboard bull Boxboard bull Newspaper bull Magazines bull White amp Colored Office Paper

(residences and businesses)

CMMS To achieve 60 Diversion

bull CT must divert at least 23 million tons from annual disposal (using FYI 2005 38 million tons in MSW generation as baseline)

ndash Since 2005 Connecticut has reduced annual generation of MSW by approximately 200000 tonshellip total of 36 million tons

bull This leaves 21 million tons to be diverted (through waste reduction reuse recycling composting anaerobic digestion and other new technologies)

CMMS This can be achieved under the following conditions

bull A reduction in annual MSW generation by 360000 tons (10 percent of 36 million tons)

bull The reuse recycling and composting of 146 million tons of materials (45 percent of remaining 324 million tons)

bull The use of newly developed waste conversion processes including anaerobic digestion to manage at least 300000 tons that would otherwise be disposed via traditional waste- to-energy or landfill

Implementing CMMSbull Compliance Assurance

ndash Municipal enforcement amp technical assistance

bull SMART unit-based pricing grants

bull DEEP Grant programs for municipalities

bull Enforcement

ndash Apartment complexes

ndash Large organic waste generators

bull Product Stewardship including EPR

bull RecycleCT

ndash Grant programs for schools nonprofits

ndash Harmonization Whatrsquos In Whatrsquos Out

What Am I Required to Recycle in CT

bull Items Designated (ie Mandated) for Recycling

bull Items Banned from Disposal

bull Items Covered Under a Product Stewardship Program (not all mandatory)

bull Items Recycled Through a Deposit Program

bull Additional Recyclable Items

Items Designated (Mandated) for Recycling

bull Scrap Metal including appliances

bull Ni-Cd Rechargeable Batteries (from consumer products)

bull Waste Oil (crankcase oil from internal combustion engines)

bull Leaves (must be composted)

bull Lead Acid Battery or Motor Vehicle Batteries

bull Commercially Generated Source Separated Organic Materials (Only applies to those businesses compelled to do so per CGS Section 22a-226e) NEW

bull Glass amp Metal Food amp Beverage Containers

bull Plastic Containers (PET or PETE 1)

bull Plastic Containers (HDPE 2)

bull Corrugated Cardboard bull Boxboard bull Newspaper bull Magazines bull White amp Colored Office Paper

(residences and businesses)

CMMS This can be achieved under the following conditions

bull A reduction in annual MSW generation by 360000 tons (10 percent of 36 million tons)

bull The reuse recycling and composting of 146 million tons of materials (45 percent of remaining 324 million tons)

bull The use of newly developed waste conversion processes including anaerobic digestion to manage at least 300000 tons that would otherwise be disposed via traditional waste- to-energy or landfill

Implementing CMMSbull Compliance Assurance

ndash Municipal enforcement amp technical assistance

bull SMART unit-based pricing grants

bull DEEP Grant programs for municipalities

bull Enforcement

ndash Apartment complexes

ndash Large organic waste generators

bull Product Stewardship including EPR

bull RecycleCT

ndash Grant programs for schools nonprofits

ndash Harmonization Whatrsquos In Whatrsquos Out

What Am I Required to Recycle in CT

bull Items Designated (ie Mandated) for Recycling

bull Items Banned from Disposal

bull Items Covered Under a Product Stewardship Program (not all mandatory)

bull Items Recycled Through a Deposit Program

bull Additional Recyclable Items

Items Designated (Mandated) for Recycling

bull Scrap Metal including appliances

bull Ni-Cd Rechargeable Batteries (from consumer products)

bull Waste Oil (crankcase oil from internal combustion engines)

bull Leaves (must be composted)

bull Lead Acid Battery or Motor Vehicle Batteries

bull Commercially Generated Source Separated Organic Materials (Only applies to those businesses compelled to do so per CGS Section 22a-226e) NEW

bull Glass amp Metal Food amp Beverage Containers

bull Plastic Containers (PET or PETE 1)

bull Plastic Containers (HDPE 2)

bull Corrugated Cardboard bull Boxboard bull Newspaper bull Magazines bull White amp Colored Office Paper

(residences and businesses)

Implementing CMMSbull Compliance Assurance

ndash Municipal enforcement amp technical assistance

bull SMART unit-based pricing grants

bull DEEP Grant programs for municipalities

bull Enforcement

ndash Apartment complexes

ndash Large organic waste generators

bull Product Stewardship including EPR

bull RecycleCT

ndash Grant programs for schools nonprofits

ndash Harmonization Whatrsquos In Whatrsquos Out

What Am I Required to Recycle in CT

bull Items Designated (ie Mandated) for Recycling

bull Items Banned from Disposal

bull Items Covered Under a Product Stewardship Program (not all mandatory)

bull Items Recycled Through a Deposit Program

bull Additional Recyclable Items

Items Designated (Mandated) for Recycling

bull Scrap Metal including appliances

bull Ni-Cd Rechargeable Batteries (from consumer products)

bull Waste Oil (crankcase oil from internal combustion engines)

bull Leaves (must be composted)

bull Lead Acid Battery or Motor Vehicle Batteries

bull Commercially Generated Source Separated Organic Materials (Only applies to those businesses compelled to do so per CGS Section 22a-226e) NEW

bull Glass amp Metal Food amp Beverage Containers

bull Plastic Containers (PET or PETE 1)

bull Plastic Containers (HDPE 2)

bull Corrugated Cardboard bull Boxboard bull Newspaper bull Magazines bull White amp Colored Office Paper

(residences and businesses)

What Am I Required to Recycle in CT

bull Items Designated (ie Mandated) for Recycling

bull Items Banned from Disposal

bull Items Covered Under a Product Stewardship Program (not all mandatory)

bull Items Recycled Through a Deposit Program

bull Additional Recyclable Items

Items Designated (Mandated) for Recycling

bull Scrap Metal including appliances

bull Ni-Cd Rechargeable Batteries (from consumer products)

bull Waste Oil (crankcase oil from internal combustion engines)

bull Leaves (must be composted)

bull Lead Acid Battery or Motor Vehicle Batteries

bull Commercially Generated Source Separated Organic Materials (Only applies to those businesses compelled to do so per CGS Section 22a-226e) NEW

bull Glass amp Metal Food amp Beverage Containers

bull Plastic Containers (PET or PETE 1)

bull Plastic Containers (HDPE 2)

bull Corrugated Cardboard bull Boxboard bull Newspaper bull Magazines bull White amp Colored Office Paper

(residences and businesses)

Items Designated (Mandated) for Recycling

bull Scrap Metal including appliances

bull Ni-Cd Rechargeable Batteries (from consumer products)

bull Waste Oil (crankcase oil from internal combustion engines)

bull Leaves (must be composted)

bull Lead Acid Battery or Motor Vehicle Batteries

bull Commercially Generated Source Separated Organic Materials (Only applies to those businesses compelled to do so per CGS Section 22a-226e) NEW

bull Glass amp Metal Food amp Beverage Containers

bull Plastic Containers (PET or PETE 1)

bull Plastic Containers (HDPE 2)

bull Corrugated Cardboard bull Boxboard bull Newspaper bull Magazines bull White amp Colored Office Paper

(residences and businesses)

Items Banned from Disposal

bull Grass Clippings (leave on lawn)

bull Household Covered Electronic Devices (televisions monitors printers and computers)

bull Lead acid battery or a motor vehicle battery

bull Mercury thermostats

What is Product Stewardship

bull Product stewardship is where environmental health and safety protection centers on the product itself and everyone involved in the lifespan of the product is called upon to take up responsibility to reduce its environmental health and safety impacts

EPR Laws

bull Extended Producer Responsibility is a mandated form of product stewardship often as a result of passing a law requiring manufacturers to take some or full responsibility for collecting and recycling of their products

Items Covered Under an EPR Program in CT

bull Household Covered Electronic Devices (televisions monitors printers and computers) ndash municipalities required to coordinate free

bull Paint

bull Mattresses (as of early 2015)

bull Mercury Thermostats

What is Product Stewardship

bull Product stewardship is where environmental health and safety protection centers on the product itself and everyone involved in the lifespan of the product is called upon to take up responsibility to reduce its environmental health and safety impacts

EPR Laws

bull Extended Producer Responsibility is a mandated form of product stewardship often as a result of passing a law requiring manufacturers to take some or full responsibility for collecting and recycling of their products

Items Covered Under an EPR Program in CT

bull Household Covered Electronic Devices (televisions monitors printers and computers) ndash municipalities required to coordinate free

bull Paint

bull Mattresses (as of early 2015)

bull Mercury Thermostats

EPR Laws

bull Extended Producer Responsibility is a mandated form of product stewardship often as a result of passing a law requiring manufacturers to take some or full responsibility for collecting and recycling of their products

Items Covered Under an EPR Program in CT

bull Household Covered Electronic Devices (televisions monitors printers and computers) ndash municipalities required to coordinate free

bull Paint

bull Mattresses (as of early 2015)

bull Mercury Thermostats

Items Covered Under an EPR Program in CT

bull Household Covered Electronic Devices (televisions monitors printers and computers) ndash municipalities required to coordinate free

bull Paint

bull Mattresses (as of early 2015)

bull Mercury Thermostats

Items Recycled Through a Deposit System

Bottle Bill - Certain Beverage Containers bull Carbonated beverages (soda mineral water beer soda

water)

bull Water (including flavored water)

Lead Acid or Motor Vehicle Batteriesbull $5 returnable with battery and receipt of purchase

Additional Recyclable Items

CT Materials Recovery Facilities (MRFs) accept additional materials including drink boxes milk and

juice cartons plastic food containers (ie yogurt cups) telephone books and nursery pots in curbside

mixed-recycling programs Learn more about Whatrsquos In Whatrsquos Out at wwwRecycleCTcom

Solid Waste and Recycling DataHow Much Waste Do We Dispose and Recycle

Where Does It All Go

In an effort to make details of the reported municipal solid waste (MSW) and recycling data more accessible to the public the Department will post data reports(audited and analyzed data) and raw data (unaudited data and preliminary analysis of unaudited data) on this web page as it becomes available

httpwwwctgovdeepcwpviewaspa=2714ampq=453366

RecycleCT Foundation created in 2014 through Public Act 14-94

bull ldquotarget and promote the coordination and support of research and

education activities and public information programs aimed at

increasing the rate of recycling and reuse in the state

bull Receive disberse and administer gifts grants endowments or other

funds that supports research and education activitiesrdquo

School Grant Program (look for 2018 RFPs in Nov 2017)

bull 2016 ndash over $16000 to 10 schools

bull 2017 ndash over $10000 to 11 schools

Innovation Grant Program

bull 2017 ndash over $70000 to 11 nonprofit organizations

FE3 Facilitator Training (CFPA)

Whatrsquos In Whatrsquos Out

wwwRecycleCTcom

Harmonizationbull Partners

ndash Winters Brothers

ndash City Carting

ndash CT MIRA

ndash Automated Material Handling (USA Waste)

ndash Willimantic Waste

bull Survey ndash The Recycling Partnership

bull In-person meetings phone calls emails

Detrimentalndash Item material or product that

bull could be harmful to employees or safety concern

bull can shut down or harm equipment

bull reduces the value of commodities

Glass while being detrimental to many facilities is a category that was put in the ldquoparking lotrdquo to be discussed more deeply in the future

ldquoINrdquo the Bin

bull Glass metal paper and plastic bottles cans cartons and containers (no loose bottle caps)

bull Cardboard boxes including pizza boxes (no food no liners)

bull Aluminum foil aerosol cans (food grade only)

ldquoOUTrdquo of the Bin

bull Loose bottle caps plastic bags Rx bottles Styrofoam

bull Shredded paper paper cups

bull Pots and pans spiral wound containers

bull Ceramic mugs amp plates drinking glasses

Plastic Shopping Bags amp Plastic Film Can be Recycled

But not with mixed

recyclables curbside or

in schools

CT WRAP Bring Bags amp Other Plastic Film Back to Retailer

Recycling Tips

bull Make sure bags are clean and dry

bull Do not include compostable or degradable bags pre-wash salad bags frozen food bags or material that has been painted or glued

bull Recycle newspaper sleevesbags grocery and retail bags plastic packaging from non-food items bread bags dry cleaning bags water bottle case wrapping fresh produce bags

Trex Plastic Film Recycling Challenge

bull Schools completion to recycle the most plastic film Trex donates a high-performance composite bench to the winning school

bull The challenge begins each year on America Recycles Day November 15 and lasts until April 15 winners announced Earth Day

bull Trex will provide your school with promotional materials and three recycling bins

bull A volunteer must weigh and report the collected materials every month before delivering them to one of our participating drop-off retailer locations

httpwwwtrexcomrecyclingrecycling-programs

Detrimentalndash Item material or product that

bull could be harmful to employees or safety concern

bull can shut down or harm equipment

bull reduces the value of commodities

Glass while being detrimental to many facilities is a category that was put in the ldquoparking lotrdquo to be discussed more deeply in the future

ldquoINrdquo the Bin

bull Glass metal paper and plastic bottles cans cartons and containers (no loose bottle caps)

bull Cardboard boxes including pizza boxes (no food no liners)

bull Aluminum foil aerosol cans (food grade only)

ldquoOUTrdquo of the Bin

bull Loose bottle caps plastic bags Rx bottles Styrofoam

bull Shredded paper paper cups

bull Pots and pans spiral wound containers

bull Ceramic mugs amp plates drinking glasses

Plastic Shopping Bags amp Plastic Film Can be Recycled

But not with mixed

recyclables curbside or

in schools

CT WRAP Bring Bags amp Other Plastic Film Back to Retailer

Recycling Tips

bull Make sure bags are clean and dry

bull Do not include compostable or degradable bags pre-wash salad bags frozen food bags or material that has been painted or glued

bull Recycle newspaper sleevesbags grocery and retail bags plastic packaging from non-food items bread bags dry cleaning bags water bottle case wrapping fresh produce bags

Trex Plastic Film Recycling Challenge

bull Schools completion to recycle the most plastic film Trex donates a high-performance composite bench to the winning school

bull The challenge begins each year on America Recycles Day November 15 and lasts until April 15 winners announced Earth Day

bull Trex will provide your school with promotional materials and three recycling bins

bull A volunteer must weigh and report the collected materials every month before delivering them to one of our participating drop-off retailer locations

httpwwwtrexcomrecyclingrecycling-programs

ldquoINrdquo the Bin

bull Glass metal paper and plastic bottles cans cartons and containers (no loose bottle caps)

bull Cardboard boxes including pizza boxes (no food no liners)

bull Aluminum foil aerosol cans (food grade only)

ldquoOUTrdquo of the Bin

bull Loose bottle caps plastic bags Rx bottles Styrofoam

bull Shredded paper paper cups

bull Pots and pans spiral wound containers

bull Ceramic mugs amp plates drinking glasses

Plastic Shopping Bags amp Plastic Film Can be Recycled

But not with mixed

recyclables curbside or

in schools

CT WRAP Bring Bags amp Other Plastic Film Back to Retailer

Recycling Tips

bull Make sure bags are clean and dry

bull Do not include compostable or degradable bags pre-wash salad bags frozen food bags or material that has been painted or glued

bull Recycle newspaper sleevesbags grocery and retail bags plastic packaging from non-food items bread bags dry cleaning bags water bottle case wrapping fresh produce bags

Trex Plastic Film Recycling Challenge

bull Schools completion to recycle the most plastic film Trex donates a high-performance composite bench to the winning school

bull The challenge begins each year on America Recycles Day November 15 and lasts until April 15 winners announced Earth Day

bull Trex will provide your school with promotional materials and three recycling bins

bull A volunteer must weigh and report the collected materials every month before delivering them to one of our participating drop-off retailer locations

httpwwwtrexcomrecyclingrecycling-programs

ldquoOUTrdquo of the Bin

bull Loose bottle caps plastic bags Rx bottles Styrofoam

bull Shredded paper paper cups

bull Pots and pans spiral wound containers

bull Ceramic mugs amp plates drinking glasses

Plastic Shopping Bags amp Plastic Film Can be Recycled

But not with mixed

recyclables curbside or

in schools

CT WRAP Bring Bags amp Other Plastic Film Back to Retailer

Recycling Tips

bull Make sure bags are clean and dry

bull Do not include compostable or degradable bags pre-wash salad bags frozen food bags or material that has been painted or glued

bull Recycle newspaper sleevesbags grocery and retail bags plastic packaging from non-food items bread bags dry cleaning bags water bottle case wrapping fresh produce bags

Trex Plastic Film Recycling Challenge

bull Schools completion to recycle the most plastic film Trex donates a high-performance composite bench to the winning school

bull The challenge begins each year on America Recycles Day November 15 and lasts until April 15 winners announced Earth Day

bull Trex will provide your school with promotional materials and three recycling bins

bull A volunteer must weigh and report the collected materials every month before delivering them to one of our participating drop-off retailer locations

httpwwwtrexcomrecyclingrecycling-programs

Plastic Shopping Bags amp Plastic Film Can be Recycled

But not with mixed

recyclables curbside or

in schools

CT WRAP Bring Bags amp Other Plastic Film Back to Retailer

Recycling Tips

bull Make sure bags are clean and dry

bull Do not include compostable or degradable bags pre-wash salad bags frozen food bags or material that has been painted or glued

bull Recycle newspaper sleevesbags grocery and retail bags plastic packaging from non-food items bread bags dry cleaning bags water bottle case wrapping fresh produce bags

Trex Plastic Film Recycling Challenge

bull Schools completion to recycle the most plastic film Trex donates a high-performance composite bench to the winning school

bull The challenge begins each year on America Recycles Day November 15 and lasts until April 15 winners announced Earth Day

bull Trex will provide your school with promotional materials and three recycling bins

bull A volunteer must weigh and report the collected materials every month before delivering them to one of our participating drop-off retailer locations

httpwwwtrexcomrecyclingrecycling-programs

CT WRAP Bring Bags amp Other Plastic Film Back to Retailer

Recycling Tips

bull Make sure bags are clean and dry

bull Do not include compostable or degradable bags pre-wash salad bags frozen food bags or material that has been painted or glued

bull Recycle newspaper sleevesbags grocery and retail bags plastic packaging from non-food items bread bags dry cleaning bags water bottle case wrapping fresh produce bags

Trex Plastic Film Recycling Challenge

bull Schools completion to recycle the most plastic film Trex donates a high-performance composite bench to the winning school

bull The challenge begins each year on America Recycles Day November 15 and lasts until April 15 winners announced Earth Day

bull Trex will provide your school with promotional materials and three recycling bins

bull A volunteer must weigh and report the collected materials every month before delivering them to one of our participating drop-off retailer locations

httpwwwtrexcomrecyclingrecycling-programs

Trex Plastic Film Recycling Challenge

bull Schools completion to recycle the most plastic film Trex donates a high-performance composite bench to the winning school

bull The challenge begins each year on America Recycles Day November 15 and lasts until April 15 winners announced Earth Day

bull Trex will provide your school with promotional materials and three recycling bins

bull A volunteer must weigh and report the collected materials every month before delivering them to one of our participating drop-off retailer locations

httpwwwtrexcomrecyclingrecycling-programs

Questions

Sherill BaldwinCT DEEPSustainable Materials Management8604243440SherillBaldwinctgov